Medical Laboratory Technology

This course focuses on the safety and quality management practices in the urinalysis and body fluids department. The student is introduced to physiology and pathology of the urinary system. The student is also introduced to the theory and practical techniques in the examination of the urine specimen, other body fluids and the identification of cells and crystals including the physical, chemical, and microscopic examinations by using manual and automated techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to practice the safety and quality management and perform routine urinalysis and body fluids analysis and correlate laboratory results to renal disorders and other disease states according to the standard operating procedure manual. 

Credit Hours: 4 

Lecture: 3 

Lab: 1 (3 contact hours:1 credit hour) 

Clinical/Practicum: 0 

This course focuses on the safety and quality management practices in the hematology and hemostasis department. In this course the theory and practical techniques of hematology are covered. The student is presented with blood components, normal and abnormal cell morphology, hemostasis, selected manual and automated analytical methods. Upon completion, students should be able to perform various hematological and hemostasis testing procedures including preparation and examination of hematologic slides and correlate the laboratory results to specific hematological and hemostasis disease and disorders. 

Credit Hours: 5 

Lecture: 3 

Lab: 2 (3 contact hours:1 credit hour) 

Clinical/Practicum: 0 

This course covers the basic principles and techniques used in the medical laboratory. Emphasis is placed on terminology, basic laboratory equipment, specimen collection and processing, safety, and computations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform various basic laboratory techniques and utilize basic theories of laboratory principles.  

Credit Hours: 4 

Lecture: 3 

Lab: 1 (3 contact hours:1 credit hour) 

Clinical/Practicum: 0 

The student is presented with the theories, techniques, and methods used in basic bacteriology. Focus is on bacterial isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing. Upon completion, students should be able to select media, isolate and identify microorganisms, and discuss modern concepts of epidemiology.  

Credit Hours: 5 

Lecture: 3 

Lab: 2 (2 contact hours:1 credit hour) 

Clinical/Practicum: 0 

The student is presented with the theories, techniques, and methods used in basic parasitology, mycology, and virology. Emphasis is placed on special bacteria, identification, life cycles, culture growth, and pathological states of infection and infestation. Upon completion, students should be able to identify certain parasites, demonstrate various staining and culture procedures, and discuss the correlation of certain microorganisms to pathological conditions.  

Credit Hours: 3 

Lecture: 2 

Lab: 1 (3 contact hours:1 credit hour) 

Clinical/Practicum: 0 

This course emphasizes theories and techniques in basic and advanced clinical chemistry. Coverage includes various methods of performing biochemical analyses on medical specimens. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of chemistry, evaluate quality control, and associate abnormal test results to clinical significance.  

Credit Hours: 5 

Lecture: 3 

Lab: 2 (2 contact hours:1 credit hour) 

Clinical/Practicum: 0 

Theory and techniques in immunology are presented to the student. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles of the immune system, serologic testing, the production of specific antibodies and their use in the identification of infectious organisms. Upon completion, students should be able to relate basic principles of immunology, describe techniques for analytical methods utilizing immunological concepts, and correlate results of analyses to certain disease states.  

Credit Hours: 2 

Lecture: 1 

Lab: 1 (2 contact hours:1 credit hour) 

Clinical/Practicum: 0 

Theory and techniques in immunohematology are presented to the student. In this course coverage includes antigen and antibody reactions including blood typing, antibody detection and identification, and compatibility testing. Upon completion, students should be able to apply theories and principles of immunohematology to procedures for transfusion and donor services, and correlate blood banking practices to certain disease states and disorders.  

Credit Hours: 5 

Lecture: 3 

Lab: 2 (2 contact hours:1 credit hour) 

Clinical/Practicum: 0 

This course is a cumulative review of medical laboratory science theory. The seminar consists of cumulative review of previous courses emphasizing recall, application or theory, correlation, and evaluation of all areas of medical laboratory science. This course will assist in preparation of the students for the National Board of Certification exam. 

Credit Hours: 2 

Lecture: 2 

Lab: 0 

Clinical/Practicum: 0 

This supervised practicum is within the medical laboratory setting and provides laboratory practice in hematology and urinalysis. Emphasis is placed on medical laboratory skills and performance in areas such as specimen preparation and examination, instrumentation, reporting of results, management of data and quality control. Upon completion, students should be able to process specimens, perform analyses utilizing various methods including instrumentation, report results, and manage data and quality control using information systems.  

Credit Hours: 2 

Lecture: 0 

Lab: 0 

Clinical/Practicum: 2 (3 contact hours:1 credit hour) 

This supervised practicum is within the medical laboratory setting and provides laboratory practice in microbiology. Emphasis is placed on medical laboratory skills and performance in areas such as recovery, isolation, culturing and identification of microorganisms. Upon completion, students should be able to isolate, culture, and analyze microorganisms utilizing various methods, report results, and manage data and quality control using information systems. 

Credit Hours: 2 

Lecture: 0 

Lab: 0 

Clinical/Practicum: 2 (3 contact hours:1 credit hour) 

This supervised practicum is within the medical laboratory setting and provides laboratory practice in immunohematology. Emphasis is placed on medical laboratory skills and performance in areas such as the detection and identification of antibodies, the typing of blood, and compatibility testing of blood and blood components. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the screening for and identification of antibodies, compatibility testing, record and manage data and quality control using information systems. 

Credit Hours: 2 

Lecture: 0 

Lab: 0 

Clinical/Practicum: 2 (3 contact hours:1 credit hour) 

This supervised practicum is within the medical laboratory setting and provides laboratory practice in medical chemistry and immunology. Emphasis is placed on medical laboratory skills and performance in areas such as computerized instrumentation and the ability to recognize technical problems. Upon completion, students should be able to perform biochemical analyses by various methods, including testing utilizing computer-oriented instrumentation, report test results, and manage patient data and quality control statistics using information systems.  

Credit Hours: 2 

Lecture: 0 

Lab: 0 

Clinical/Practicum: 2 (3 contact hours:1 credit hour)